saleyard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A yard where livestock is sold.

Etymology

Compound from English sale + English yard (rod, stick, enclosure, enclosed area, space, an enclosure, unit of length equal to 3 feet, staff, beam, enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, area).

Origin

English

yard

Gloss

rod, stick, enclosure, enclosed area, space, an enclosure, unit of length equal to 3 feet, staff, beam, enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, area

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Kanji

棒

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